Term 3 25 July 2013 Respect, Responsibility and Learning page 1 Liverpool Boys High School Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity, Success Forbes Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 T 9602 7979 F 9821 4068 E [email protected]College Students meet the Dalai Lama A select few students were invited to aend the York Theatre on the 13th of June, to watch a lecture by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. The event was run by the Instute for Democracy and Human Rights and being of Buddhist background myself, you could only imagine how excited I was for this event. The theme of the lecture revolved around the impor- tance of educaon, and why it maers to so many young people around the world. Although this concept might seem prey straight forward, it doesn’t mean that I wasn’t eager to see what the Dalai Lama had to say about the maer. For approximately an hour, the Dalai Lama explored quesons such as: what is the purpose of educaon? Is it a privilege or a responsibility? Does educaon make us wise, compassionate, and socially intelligent? Does it provide us with a sense of purpose, contentment and happiness? On behalf of all of the students that accompanied me, I feel privileged to have shared this experience and I would definitely not hesitate to visit His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, again. By Kawi Aanyake College Student Educaon Changes There are lots of changes happening with the funding of schools over the next few years. One of the key changes is that schools will be funded according to the data we hold on families. We collect this data when boys enrol with us, but we know that over me situaons change. These changes will have an impact on the amount we are funded as a school, so it is very important that our data is accurate. There is a survey with the newsleer for every family to complete and return to school so we can ensure that our data is correct. As an incenve every student who returns the survey will go into a draw for one of 6 $50 JB HiFi vouchers. Please fill out the aached survey and return it as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperaon. Mr. Saxon. Calendar 24 July School Disco 26 July UTS Debang Society Excursion 29 July- 9 Aug Year 12 Trial HSC Exams 30 July Regional Athlecs Carnival, Day 1 31 July Regional Athlecs Carnival, Day 2 31 July Compass, Year 9 STEM Day 2 Aug Year 9 Drama Excursion, Opera House 5 Aug Sydney University Debang Challenge 8 Aug Senior Study Compass Program Year 10 9 Aug Internaonal Day of the World’s Indigenous People 12 Aug Defence Force Careers visit, Year 10 13 Aug Year 7 Compass Day
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Term 3 25 July 2013
Respect, Responsibility and Learning page 1
Liverpool Boys High SchoolExcellence, Innovation, Opportunity, Success
Forbes Street, Liverpool NSW 2170 T 9602 7979 F 9821 4068 E [email protected]
College Students meet the Dalai Lama
A select few students were invited to attend the York Theatre on the 13th of June, to watch a lecture by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. The event was run by the Institute for Democracy and Human Rights and being of Buddhist background myself, you could only imagine how excited I was for this event.
The theme of the lecture revolved around the impor-tance of education, and why it matters to so many young people around the world. Although this concept might seem pretty straight forward, it doesn’t mean that I wasn’t eager to see what the Dalai Lama had to say about the matter.
For approximately an hour, the Dalai Lama explored questions such as: what is the purpose of education? Is it a privilege or a responsibility? Does education make us wise, compassionate, and socially intelligent? Does it provide us with a sense of purpose, contentment and happiness?
On behalf of all of the students that accompanied me, I feel privileged to have shared this experience and I would definitely not hesitate to visit His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, again.
By Kawi AttanyakeCollege Student
Education Changes
There are lots of changes happening with the funding of schools over the next few years. One of the key changes is that schools will be funded according to the data we hold on families. We collect this data when boys enrol with us, but we know that over time situations change. These changes will have an impact on the amount we are funded as a school, so it is very important that our data is accurate.
There is a survey with the newsletter for every family to complete and return to school so we can ensure that our data is correct. As an incentive every student who returns the survey will go into a draw for one of 6 $50 JB HiFi vouchers.
Please fill out the attached survey and return it as soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.Mr. Saxon.
Calendar
24 July School Disco26 July UTS Debating Society Excursion29 July- 9 Aug Year 12 Trial HSC Exams30 July Regional Athletics Carnival, Day 131 July Regional Athletics Carnival, Day 231 July Compass, Year 9 STEM Day2 Aug Year 9 Drama Excursion, Opera House5 Aug Sydney University Debating Challenge8 Aug Senior Study Compass Program Year 109 Aug International Day of the World’s Indigenous People12 Aug Defence Force Careers visit, Year 1013 Aug Year 7 Compass Day
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Year 7 Students using ipads
During Term 2 in English, Year 7 has learnt about many fun, amazing and educational ICT tools. We read a great novel called The French Confection and used var-ious iPad apps and websites to further our understand-ing of the story.
Our class, 7P, used the GoAnimate website to cre-ate a short interview. This allowed us to express our thoughts and feelings about the book through an ani-mation sequence. We also joined Edmodo, which ena-bled us to send messages to each other, post links to our videos and communicate with our teachers.
Ms. Au and Ms. Arapi also taught us how to complete activities using different iPad apps. Using the “Story-board 3D” app, we were able to create storyboards of different sections of the book as if though it was part of a movie. We had to customise the character’s facial expressions, the setting, the props etc. All the different groups came up with creative dialogue for the charac-ters and look forward to acting the scenes out. We will be filming our movies and editing them by the end of the term.
It has been a great experience using the iPads in our English class.
By Mohammed Badami 7P
The SRC Presents:Miss Sloan
1. Why did you become a teacher?I finished a Journalism Degree and decided that I want-ed to continue studying and an Education Degree ap-peared to be a good option. I have always loved read-ing and writing so I knew that English teaching would be something I would enjoy. Also, I had a great English Teacher when I was at high school, so he inspired me to also consider teaching as a profession.
2. How long have you been teaching at LBHS?I first started teaching at LBHS in 2006. In 2007 I left Australia to live in Europe and when I returned in 2008, I came back to LBHS.
3. What’s one thing you like to do outside of school?I love anything to do with food. I especially enjoy going to fancy restaurants with my friends and family. I also enjoy cooking yummy meals at home.
4. If you could do another job instead of teaching what would it be?I have always been interested in travel, so perhaps a travel writer or reporter.
5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I’m not sure! I might still be at LBHS teaching or I could be travelling the world and visiting my favourite coun-tries, anything is possible.
6. What is it you like about teaching?I love that each day is completely different from the last. Empowering students to reach their potential is very satisfying.
7. What’s one thing you have learnt from being a teacher?Patience, patience, patience!
8. What would you prefer, to read a book or watch a movie? Definitely a book. A book is always much more memo-rable than a movie.
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Music News
Year 7 Musical Instrument Display:
Some very talented Year 7 students currently have their own musical instruments on display in the front foyer. As part of their assessment, students were required to design and build their own instruments. There were some highly creative and extraordinarily well-made gui-tars, drums and xylophones. Congratulations to all the Year 7 Music students for their fantastic efforts.
Year 9 ‘Aussie Rock’ Excursion:
Last term, Year 9 Music students had the opportunity to attend ‘The Best of Aussie Rock’ concert, performed by students from The Australian Institute of Music. They showcased songs by famous bands such as INXS, Cold Chisel and ACDC. There was also a guest appearance by the legendary lead singer of Little River band, Glenn Shorrick, who sang a few of his well-known hits. Excur-sions to the Australian Institute of Music are a great way to teach the students not only about different musical styles, but also to show them what a career in Music might look like.
Community News
Last term, our parents visited Bicentennial Park, Home-bush, for a picnic with our feeder Primary Schools. The picnic provided a welcoming opportunity for our parents to share experiences and give advice regard-ing school and community life. “It was a fantastic day and the parents really enjoyed establishing links with the feeder primary schools,” said Latifa Zuhbi, CLO. Chil-dren had fun playing games, some parents had a go at bike riding, while others enjoyed a relaxing stroll along-side the lake.
Our parents also had a very worthwhile opportunity last term to visit the University of Sydney. As part of the Compass Program initiative, parents from the South Western Sydney region were invited to the University for a campus visit. The program included a campus tour, key talks on university life, pathways to university, sup-port services and costs and finance. “Parents thorough-ly enjoyed visiting the university grounds and seeking information regarding the possibility of their son going to university,” says Latifa Zuhbi, CLO.
Hospitality Students serve an Italian Feast
On June 13th, Year 8 Italian classes enjoyed a delicious four course Italian meal prepared and served by Ms Field’s College Hospitality class. This cross-curriculum activity enabled the Hospitality boys who have been studying the topic “Food and Beverages” to display their excel-lent service skills in a restaurant setting and assist with menu planning and cooking. The Year 8 Italian students had the opportunity to practise their Italian expressions learned as part of their topic “Food and Drink in Italy”. A wonderful day was had by all and the boys are to be congratulated for their exceptional manners on the day.
